We are now taking orders! Join us on Friday, March 31 for another Lenten Fish Fry meal of fried catfish, French fries, hush puppies, homemade no-mayo slaw, homemade tartar sauce, and cookies. There are three options for ordering. Enjoy your meal with other parishioners in the Ministry Center using the Dine-In Order (available after Stations of the Cross, about 6:45 p.m.), or select one of the drive-thru times: 5:30 p.m. Pickup or 6:15 p.m. Pickup. All the same price - $12.00.

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Get ready for the next K of C Fish Fry on Friday, March 31st!

The Knights of Columbus Council 10776 thank the many patrons who purchased our Lenten Fish Fry dinners earlier this month. We hope you truly enjoyed the meal. It was a real team effort with many Knights, spouses and friends pitching in to help prepare almost 100 dinners.

We are getting ready to do it again! Join us on Friday March 31st for another Lenten Fish Fry meal of fried catfish, French fries, hush puppies, homemade no-mayo slaw, homemade tartar sauce, and cookie. There are 3 options for ordering. Enjoy your meal with other parishioners in the Ministry Center using the Dine-In Order (available after Stations of the Cross, about 6:45 p.m.) or select one of the drive-thru times: 5:30 p.m. Pickup or 6:15 p.m. Pickup.  All the same price - $12.00. 

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Almighty and Merciful Father, continue to look with favor on our brother, Richard. Mindful that fraternal charity reaches beyond the confines of this earth, we pray you grant  him eternal rest and happiness. Let us not be like those who have no hope; enlighten us to see your good and gracious purpose working in all the sorrows, which you send us. Comfort us with your grace and grant that, after a devout and Holy Life, we may enter into life everlasting with our beloved brother Richard. Amen

With all that volunteer work, do we have any time for fun? Yes we do! On Tuesday evening (February. 7) we hosted our Paulists at the 30th Annual Clergy and Religious Appreciation Dinner held at St. Helen’s in Georgetown (see photos). This event is organized by the Greater Austin Chapter of the K of C and is funded by the many councils in the Austin area. St. Austin’s honored guests included Fr. Bruce, Fr. Paolo, Sr. Hannah, and Deacon Billy, accompanied by four Knights from our Council. A highlight was the presentation of a large check (in size and amount) to Bishop Vásquez for his use to support vocations.

This Sunday, our K of C council will be cooking breakfast! Come by the Ministry Center after the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 5 to enjoy more World Famous breakfast tacos ($2.50 ea.) from the Knights of Columbus. Good food and socializing guaranteed!

Last weekend was a busy one for the Knights. On Saturday the Council had 7 members conduct the Basketball Free-Throw Competition in the gym at San Juan Diego High School. Ten hoopsters (6 boys, 4 girls, ages 9 - 11) of St. Austin Catholic School gave it their best shot from the foul line. Top scorers were Thomas with 9 and Gia with 8. All competitors, parents, and Knights had a good time. Also that morning, four other Knights assisted with food preparation and traffic control for the Rally for Life event at St. Louis King of France Church.

But that's not all, coming next week we'll honor our Clergy and Religious with an Appreciation dinner on Tuesday and this week we'll be involved in our Parish Service Day. Learn more about the Council and membership information by contacting Paul Lewis at 512-302-4722.

This Saturday the Council will conduct a K of C classic event – the Basketball Free Throw Competition! Young hoopsters at St. Austin Catholic School will step up to the foul line and sink as many baskets as they can in 15 attempts. Winners can advance to competitions at the Diocesan and State levels later this spring.

Lent is fast approaching and that means the return of another K of C classic: the Fish Fry! Last year’s event was so popular that we will do a Fish Fry twice this year. Mark your calendars for two Fridays, March 3 and 31, when the Council will prepare catfish, French fries, and hush puppies for take-out or dine-in.

Last week’s taco breakfast was a huge success: Zero price = Zero leftovers! The sense of community was palpable and the generosity of donors was fantastic. Parishioners donated $153 for which the Knights are very grateful. The Council will contribute the money to the American Wheelchair Mission as part of our Faith In Action programs. Once again, your donations have enabled us to carry out our charitable work – Thank you!

Tacos return this weekend and better yet - they're FREE! The Council will serve our
World Famous breakfast tacos this Sunday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass in the Ministry Center. Just as the three Magi came bearing gifts, this Epiphany Sunday, we're giving back to our loyal parishioners for supporting our fundraising activities.

Thank you!

Your Knights of Columbus 
Fr. Philip O'Hern Council # 10776

It happened after the 11:30 Mass last week – we sold the last bag of pecans! The Knights sincerely thank our many loyal and repeat customers whose purchases reduced our initial stock of 750 bags down to zero. Proceeds from our annual pecan sale help fund our charitable activities. THANK YOU!!

The Knights of Council 10776 wish everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving! We are always thankful for the year-round support of St. Austin’s parishioners which enables us to carry out our charitable mission. Thank You!

As Holiday preparations fill your schedules, there is still time to fit in some K of C activities:

• Coming up on November 29 at 7 p.m. is a K of C Fraternal Benefit Night featuring Tom Hegna, recognized as “The Retirement Expert.” This special on-line event is free and open to all.

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• Our annual Pecan Sale continues through December 11 or we sell out. Same price as last year - $16 per bag. We are spending time with our families this weekend but look for us in front of church after mass next weekend, or place your order online through the button below. Chocolate-covered nuts are almost gone, so don’t delay!

Thinking about retirement planning? The Knights have solutions! Coming up on November 29 at 7 p.m. is a K of C Fraternal Benefit Night featuring Tom Hegna, recognized as “The Retirement Expert.” This special on-line event is free and open to all. 
 

Register here!
 

The Knights have been very busy lately. Here are some photos of recent activities such as our annual Pecan Sale which continues this weekend through December 11. Same price as last year - $16 per bag. Look for us in front of church after mass (but not Thanksgiving weekend) or place your order online here. Proceeds from our Pecan Sales help fund our charitable activities. Thank you!

Come by the Ministry Center after the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 6 to enjoy more World Famous breakfast tacos from the Knights of Columbus. We'll also kick off our annual Pecan Sale this weekend. Make that award-winning pecan pie with huge halves, snack on chocolate-covered (milk, dark or amaretto) pecans, and give them as gifts this holiday season. Same price as last year - $16 per bag. Look for us in front of church after Mass or place your order online at the link below. Proceeds from the Taco and Pecan Sales help fund our charitable activities. Thank you!

Knights of Council 10776 assisted St. Austin Catholic School students and parents to put on a spooktactular Halloween Hoot at the San Jose campus. Decked out in safety vests, the Knights helped wherever needed, from set-up to traffic control.

The Silver Rose stopped by St. Austin’s last weekend on its journey to Mexico. On Friday morning, the Rose visited each classroom of St. Austin Catholic School so the students could learn of its significance and see it up close. Knights then escorted the Rose to the altar at every Mass that weekend. The Knights thank the staff and parishioners for their interest in this K of C Faith In Action activity. We especially thank Mitzi Eastman for her assistance in sharing the story of the Rose. We hope the Silver Rose sparked a greater appreciation for its significance and role in honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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